About a year ago Allison mentioned how she'd always wanted to travel and had a dream of perhaps going to Australia to attend teachers college. At the time, I thought this was brilliant and I was totally jealous if it were to ever happen... good idea until dreams became reality.

What was i thinking??

Now my big sister has left to go live in Australia for 10 months and though I am so excited for her and the experiences she will encounter, I'm sad my big sister won't be here every day when I come home.

We've never spent more than a few weeks apart so its slightly heart breaking to think about it. I know it will be difficult at times but thank goodness for the internet i think it will make things easy :)

If you know Al, (i feel sorry for you if you dont... he he) you know she is the most fun person ever to be around. She's always the one to get everyone laughing and her personal hobby of finding mullets of every kind is rather amusing and hilarious! She has a voice of an angel and should be famous... and has a big heart that she pulls out when needed. I love this girl more than anything and know she will have the most amazing time in Australia.

She emailed me today and has arrived saftely and is sitting on her balcony with some cold drinks from 711 - living the dream. It's normal to hate on the big sis and love her at the same time right?
Looking forward to visiting her this July - exciiiiiting!!

The entire family went to the airport to see her off and I had to document it. Here are some of the photos (i really couldn't choose so i picked a few)

some of the COOLEST luggage ever, i must say


we were pretty sad...








bonding with g-ma






getting flight info with dad





i def spilled allisons tea.. my b









Becky is a follower.


sad day


becky on her knees begging for Al to stay








...and the hugs begin














and interrupted by a little SA|AS fight





back to the love




love her









cant wait to see you in july, Allie. Have a blast! xo


-Beth